Humans cannot make their own Vitamin C, as we lack the enzyme gulonolactone oxidase, the final step of the biosynthetic pathway. Thus we must obtain this crucial vitamin from our diet. In the diet, Vitamin C mainly comes from fruits and vegetables. Otherwise supplementation with a pill, powder or tablet is necessary to prevent deficiency. Vitamin C is necessary to prevent … [Read more...]

Lemon Balm- Melissa officinalis
Lemon balm is a gorgeous, vivacious, delicious smelling plant that flourishes all over the United States, though originally from Europe. It need only be planted once and comes back yearly, yielding high amounts of leaves. The fresh leaf or the dried leaf may be used to make infusions: strong medicinal tea. Lemon balm is in the Lamiaceae … [Read more...]

This is one of my all time favorite herbs….I don’t know if it is the gentleness, effectiveness or just pure sunshine radiance that I love about Calendula. One of my first plant allies, this amazing plant is a true support to the immune and lymphatic system. … [Read more...]

Why is colon cancer so common?
Why do we wait to diagnose cancer rather than try to understand how to prevent it?
What can you do to help yourself prevent colon cancer?
According to the American Institute for Cancer research, nearly 50% of colon cancers are preventable each year through diet, remaining at a healthy weight, and being physically fit.
In fact, many cancers … [Read more...]

Nearly everyone has heard about probiotics
There is research that supports their use:
to ease digestive problems such as diarrhea, H. pylori and bloating
to boost immunity against colds, flu and common respiratory infections
to reduce cholesterol levels
and to reduce atopic eczema, allergies and asthma
Some of the most well researched strains are the lactic acid … [Read more...]